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Streamlining the purchasing of basics and involving clinical staff in decision making all add up to a more efficient and cost-effective way of buying, writes David Pierpoint of the NHS Supply Chain
Analysis undertaken for Department of Health a few years ago by BRE indicated that the emissions of average existing hospitals could potentially be reduced by 25 per cent if all good and best practice energy measures were applied, writes Chris Hall, BRE’s health sector lead
Mobile initiatives can deliver higher quality care at lower costs for the NHS, which encourages quicker and more engaged relationships with patients. Health Business analyses the importance of the technology as well as the latest news from the Integrated Digital Care Fund and Nursing
Derek Butler, chair of MRSA Action UK, shares his views on what is needed to take infection prevention to the next level, and the problem of antibiotic resistance should such measures fail
A major part of any healthcare organisation’s security plan should be its commitment and capacity to protect the secure information and data relating to its patients and staff. The BSIA’s Stephen Ellis explains how
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) outlines ways to implement an effective allergen management programme – training staff in food allergen risks and communicating accurate and consistent information about allergens to patients and visitors
Well designed and properly maintained parking provision is vital to the success of Britain’s hospitals and healthcare facilities. The British Parking Association’s Kelvin Reynolds looks at a healthy approach to good parking practice
A well-designed wayfinding system can not only lead to a better patient and visitor experience, but evidence suggests there are also cost efficiencies to be gained. Chris Girling explores what effective wayfinding should look like
Strong, respectful therapeutic relationships and compassionate patient care are things that are at the forefront of the health sector’s mental health aims. But with over 300 languages spoken in the UK, communication can often be compromised, writes the Association of Translation Companies
The second annual NHS Sustainability Awards took place on 16 April and recognised Trusts and Ambulance Services for their efforts to improve environmental performance and health.
The NHS Supply Chain, the Royal College of Nursing and the Clinical Procurement Specialist Network have joined forces to give nursing staff a say in how trusts purchase and utilise key clinical supplies, using their knowledge and experience
Medical professionals are busy people and it’s all too easy to spend your time dealing with the here and now. But serious thought should also be given to your own personal future, advises Mark Brownridge, member of the Institute of Financial Planning
Hospitals are vulnerable to infestation. The modern hospital functions on a 24-hour, 365-day basis, with several thousand staff, patients and other visitors, supported by a wide range of services. As such it resembles a small city, creating a very attractive habitat for a range of pests. So how should pests in a healthcare environment be handled?
There are some decisions in the NHS that only impact on finances and some that only impact on quality, but most impact on both. So what’s the best way to balance the priorities of quality improvement and financial sustainability? The NHS Confederation’s Paul Healy reports on recent research into the matter
Flight Sergeant Andy Thomas, of James Cook University Hospital, chaired the recent paramedic programme at the Trauma Care Conference, and provides insight into what was discussed
The Hospital Caterers Association’s national chair Andy Jones, urges hospitals to embed food and drink as a vital part of the patient’s recovery plan, and discusses how this can be achieved
Katherine Potter discusses some of the innovations that are happening in contact centres in the healthcare industry – using examples from the Forum’s recent Innovation Award finalists
With one in ten children needing support or treatment for mental health problems, the government has announced a five year plan to improve services, along with a funding boost from the recent budget announcement.
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